arcade racer

Ridge Racer hasn’t changed much since its inception in 1993. Through several iterations, the franchise has remained an arcade racer that impresses players with its sense of speed and, of course, drifting. There was never much in the way of realism. Being behind the wheel always felt like racing on butter-slicked asphalt.

The latest entries to the franchise show how far it has come and perhaps where the series is going. The biggest update comes in the form of a new developer and its take on the series. With Finnish studio Bugbear Entertainmentat the helm, Ridge Racer Unbounded marks the biggest departure from the classic formula since, well, forever.